A ground-floor apartment in Utrecht West
This ground-floor apartment on Jaffastraat 52 sits in the Nieuw Engeland, Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving neighbourhood, a lively part of Utrecht West. Built in 1951, it offers a living area of 66 square metres, which is a typical size for an apartment of this era. The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €466,280, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,404, while this home comes in at €6,061 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the ground floor, with a rear garden that is described as low-maintenance. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal property, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off, so there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €159.33. The volume of the home is 218 cubic metres.
Life in Nieuw Engeland
Residents give this neighbourhood an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have good experience in this neighbourhood, people are respectful, it's a nice place to live." Another resident mentions the recent renovation of the Kanaalstraat: "It's now more accessible and nicer to walk through." The same resident notes that there are enough shops in the area and would recommend it. A third resident describes the neighbourhood as quiet, with few bars and restaurants but nice people. The neighbourhood has around 5,545 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. You can read more about the Nieuw Engeland, Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving neighbourhood on our site.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi and Nettorama supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Van Asch van Wijckschool, is on your doorstep, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Lombok and the Lombok Apotheek are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Majellapark is just around the corner, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen, about a ten-minute walk away. This part of the municipality of Utrecht is well served by local amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €378,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €244,000 to €378,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with an elevated flood risk currently and a low risk by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Blauwe Eik Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Jaffastraat 52, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €378,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre is €6,061, based on the agent's listed living area of 66 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the ground floor and has a rear garden that is described as low-maintenance. The living area is 66 square metres, and the volume is 218 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a general indication, not a guarantee of actual usage.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal property, and the perpetual ground rent has already been bought off. This means there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association contribution is €159.33 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on public data, including the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi and Nettorama supermarkets are both about 400 metres away, just around the corner. The MCD is about 658 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within about 843 and 985 metres. That gives you several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Majellapark, about 151 metres away, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. The train station Utrecht Zuilen is about 939 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also two other bus stops within about 578 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a nice and safe neighbourhood, with enough shops in the area. Another describes it as quiet, with few bars and restaurants but nice people. A third resident says people are respectful and it is a nice place to live.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 55%, from €244,000 to €378,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €245,000 to €305,000. This reflects the general trend in the area.
